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Eucalyptus dalrympleana

Also Known As

  • Eucalyptus dalrympleana subsp. dalrympleana
  • Mountain Gum

Plant type

tree, herb

size

  • H: 40'
  • W: 40'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Eucalyptus dalrympleana plant details

Eucalyptus dalrympleana is a broadleaf evergreen herb or tree with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus dalrympleana

Plant type: herb or tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 40 FT wide, 40 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: distinctive bark, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus dalrympleana

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large straight tree with open crown and trunk to 4' diameter (used for utility lumber); bark peeling to pink patches; leaves deep-green, to 9" long; hardy to 0° to 5°F. S/M-D
Every year we carry a number of different cold hardy eucalyptus species. They are evergreen, fast-growing trees often with bluish-green, grey, or silver foliage. They usually have tall columnar shapes that do not cast too much shade. Eucalyptus are great for contributing to that subtropical look in your garden or for a spot that demands an intriguing signature tree. In the past we have carried: subcrenulata, parvifolia, dalrympleana, bridgesiana, neglecta, johnstonii, ovata, perriniana and more.
The word on the street is that dalrympleana is the largest of the hardy eucalypts. For more go to: http://www.arthurleej.com/p-o-m-July06.html

Gardening facts about Eucalyptus dalrympleana plant

How to Grow Eucalyptus dalrympleana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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